A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9948841 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116693497 epoch_slot_no: 312697 block_no: 9948664 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 44726 time: 2024-02-18 12:36:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5782ff3ebae30cc745552f5e4711aa70631148ed4b4e272acddbabcfaac8812aBlock Operator
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